Estelle Cockcroft

Estelle Cockcroft is a seasoned sailor, catamaran expert, and co-founder of Catamaran Guru. With over 70,000 NM sailed and 30+ years aboard, she empowers new cruisers with expert advice on liveaboard life, yacht ownership, and ocean adventures.

lagoon catamaran crewed yacht charter

Tips To Get The Best From Your Crewed Yacht Charter Experience

One summer, we had the wonderful pleasure of sailing a luxurious fully crewed (captain, chef, and first mate or sometimes called the steward) Lagoon 62 in Sint Maarten. Stephen and I were invited by the prospective new owners to test the sailing ability of the boat as well as grading the total experience. (Ask us […]

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hope town lighthouse lantern overlooking the harbor

Hope Town Lighthouse History

In the Bahamas’ beautiful collection of islands and barrier cays known as the Abacos, sits a Bahamian treasure, Hope Town. This charming town is on 8-mile-long Elbow Cay and surrounds a protected harbor, home to its landmark red-and-white-striped 120-foot-tall Hope Town Lighthouse, officially named Elbow Reef Lighthouse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsEZiq0bsy4 Hope Town (Elbow Reef) Lighthouse Today, it

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